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Former Haley backers hesitant to support Trump

One individual who previously lent support to Nikki Haley’s candidacy has now shifted allegiance, opting to withdraw support from former President Donald Trump and instead backing President Joe Biden. This decision comes in the wake of Haley’s withdrawal from the presidential race. A supporter who initially favored Haley acknowledges that he may have harbored a concealed admiration for Trump from the outset and intends to cast his vote for the incumbent president once again in the upcoming election. Before Trump secured his third consecut ..... Read More

Aruna Asaf Ali: Indian Freedom Fighter Extraordinaire

Aruna Asaf Ali, celebrated as one of India’s foremost female freedom fighters, gained prominence during the Quit India Movement in 1942, earning her the title of the “Grand Old Lady of Indian Independence.” Her unwavering commitment to the liberation cause led to her being honored with the Padma Vibhushan in 1992 and the Bharat Ratna in 1997, posthumously. Born on July 16, 1909, in Kalka, British India, Aruna Asaf Ali hailed from a Bengali Brahmin family. Educated in Lahore, she later became the first mayor of Delhi after India gained in ..... Read More

Eric Garcetti celebrates Holi with India-US Dosti, food fusion

On Monday, Eric Garcetti, the US Ambassador to India, extended his Holi wishes through X (formerly Twitter), recounting his first-hand encounter with the colorful festival in India. Expressing his delight, Garcetti emphasized the blend of customs and the camaraderie between the United States and India. He shared his joy at partaking in the cultural spectacle firsthand. Garcetti shared on social media, “#HappyHoli! Embracing my inaugural Holi in India, enjoying scrumptious gujiyas with American nuts—a delightful blend of customs, celebrati ..... Read More

Yoga for Beginners – A free event by Isha Foundation in Mountain View, Ca

Conducted by an Isha instructor, this complimentary session provides yoga techniques formulated by Sadhguru. Experience a tranquil and revitalizing Yoga session with us. During this session, attendees will master straightforward yet impactful yoga exercises known to diminish stress, boost energy, enhance focus/clarity, and better overall health. This session is complementary and available to everyone (Ages 18 and above).  Children aged 7 and above are welcome to join their parents. Date and Time: Sun, Mar 31, 2024, 2:30 pm to 4 pm (90 min sess ..... Read More

“India Fulfilling Aspirations, Providing Hope”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India’s steadfast commitment to democracy, stating that the nation not only meets the aspirations of its 1.4 billion citizens but also offers hope to the world by demonstrating that democracy empowers and delivers. Addressing the Summit for Democracy via video conferencing, Modi hailed the event as a pivotal platform for democracies worldwide to exchange insights and learn from each other’s experiences. Hosted by South Korea, the summit aims to foster inclusive societies and youth empowerment. Highl ..... Read More

Jayshree Ullal’s Trailblazing Journey: CEO Speaks

Jayshree Ullal, one of the few female CEOs in Silicon Valley and the wealthiest Indian American woman, discusses her remarkable life journey and experiences with Aziz Haniffa. Born in London, brought up in Delhi, and now a notable figure in Silicon Valley, Jayshree Ullal’s narrative traverses continents, reflecting pioneering accomplishments. With a net worth of $3.9 billion, she holds the title of the richest Indian American woman and ranks 802nd globally in wealth. In a recent interview with DesiMax’s Trailblazers series, the president ..... Read More

Yogesh Raut wins Jeopardy! Championship

Vancouver, Washington-based Indian American blogger, freelance writer, and podcaster Yogesh Raut clinched the 2024 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions (ToC), securing the $250,000 grand prize. Raut’s triumph in Tuesday’s finals also earned him a spot in the forthcoming Jeopardy! Masters competition, where he will compete against some of the show’s top-performing players. In the finals held on March 19, Raut achieved a remarkable feat by defeating six-game champion Troy Meyer and nine-game champion Ben Chan. During the intense battle, Raut ..... Read More

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in India   In today’s world, where the pace of life seems ever-increasing, the search for serenity and equilibrium is more important than ever. Gyan Yog Breath, a premier yoga center in India, acknowledges this quest for inner peace and offers a life-changing experience with its 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. This program, deeply rooted in ancient traditions yet perfectly suited for today’s lifestyle, aims to provide participants with the tools and knowledge necessary for a rewarding journey towards self-e ..... Read More

Riverine Afforestation: The Art of Living’s Transformative Power Revealed

Riverine Afforestation, an initiative by The Art of Living across India Inspired by the visionary principles of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, The Art of Living community is embarking on transformative endeavors to tackle the environmental and water crises facing India. The organization is addressing the severe challenges of drying rivers in the country’s core, reflecting a critical response to the dwindling green cover India has experienced over the last ten years. Trees are essential in preserving rainwater, aiding in the replenishment of ..... Read More

VEDA Aeronautics and Mira Aerospace Partner to Bring Advanced HAPS Solutions to India

Mira Aerospace Mira Aerospace, in partnership with Bayanat and UAVOS, alongside VEDA Aeronautics, a premier Indian firm specializing in Unmanned Systems for Aerospace & Defence, have unveiled plans to spearhead the development of the world’s most sophisticated High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) solutions tailored for India. This initiative aims to leverage Mira Aerospace’s innovative ApusNeo HAPS technology in conjunction with VEDA Aeronautics’ expertise in local development, offering advanced solutions to both military ..... Read More

TCS and Denmark’s Ramboll form a multimillion-dollar, seven-year relationship

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has forged a major alliance with Ramboll, a prominent Danish firm specializing in architecture, engineering, and consultancy. This multimillion-dollar venture will see TCS spearheading an IT overhaul for Ramboll over a span of seven years. Although the exact value of the deal hasn’t been disclosed, it is widely regarded by analysts as significant, often surpassing the US$ 100 million mark. TCS’s strategy involves integrating over 300 Ramboll IT staff from 12 different countries to rejuvenate Ramboll&# ..... Read More

70 people return to Hinduism in a Ghar Wapsi event organized in Anglong, Assam

  In a notable event in Anglong, Assam, 70 members of the Tiwa community participated in a re-conversion ceremony to embrace Hinduism once again. This ceremony, part of a “Ghar Wapsi” initiative, took place in Keyabat village within West Karbi Anglong’s Hamren subdivision, organized by the Hindu Suraksha Samiti. Narayan Radu Kakoti, the head of the Assam unit for Hindu Suraksha Samiti, highlighted the vulnerabilities of the tribal populations in Assam’s p lains and hill districts to conversion efforts by Christian missi ..... Read More

Bharat’s Pride: Avani Chaturvedi, First Woman Combat Pilot

Avani Chaturvedi, an esteemed officer and fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF), achieved a historic milestone as the first Indian woman to solo fly a fighter aircraft. Born on October 27, 1993, in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, Avani hails from an academically inclined family background. She pursued her Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science from Banasthali University in Rajasthan. In June 2016, Avani joined the Indian Air Force as a flying officer, marking her entry into the fighter stream alongside the inaugural batch of female pilot ..... Read More

PM Modi’s PLI boosts exports, jobs: Chandrasekhar

Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s innovative Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for its significant impact on various fronts including production, exports, and employment opportunities. Chandrasekhar highlighted the remarkable progress made under the PLI scheme, particularly citing Apple’s achievement of surpassing $14 billion in iPhone production within just 11 months of FY24. He emphasized the substantial employment opportunities generated, particularly in iP ..... Read More

Ireland’s PM Leo Varadkar resigns unexpectedly

Leo Varadkar announced his resignation as Ireland’s prime minister and leader of the Fine Gael party within the governing coalition, citing personal and political reasons. This surprising decision, coming just 10 weeks before crucial European Parliament and local elections, has been described as a “political earthquake” by analysts, with a looming general election within a year. Despite the unexpected nature of Varadkar’s announcement, Deputy Prime Minister Micheal Martin expressed confidence in the government’s ability to complete it ..... Read More

Nithya Raman clinches a seat on the LA City Council

Nithya Raman, an Indian American urban planner, secured re-election to her Los Angeles City Council seat, surpassing 50% in the Mar 5 election and avoiding a November runoff, as per the latest vote count. She made history in Nov 2020 as the first challenger to unseat a council incumbent in 17 years. Challenged by two opponents questioning her capacity to address homelessness and crime, Raman faced a tough race, noted by local KABC. Ethan Weaver, her leading opponent, conceded on Mar 14, recognizing Raman’s victory. Despite strong support fro ..... Read More

ISRO’s Pushpak RLV: India’s Success Story

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) accomplished the Pushpak Reusable Landing Vehicle (RLV) LEX 02 landing experiment at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, Karnataka, marking the second in a series of experiments conducted by the space agency. ISRO confirmed the success of the endeavor through a tweet, noting that the winged vehicle, Pushpak (RLV-TD), executed an autonomous landing with precision on the runway after being released from an off-nominal position. The winged vehicle, known as Pushpak, was airlifted by an Indian ..... Read More

PepsiCo’s Visionary: Indra Nooyi’s Transformative Legacy

Indra Nooyi, born on October 28, 1955, in Madras (now Chennai), India, is an Indian-born American businesswoman renowned for her pivotal role in the profitable reorganization and broadening of PepsiCo, Inc.’s portfolio of brands. Serving as the CEO from 2006 to 2018 and as the chairman of the board from 2007 to 2019, she spearheaded significant transformations within the company. Nooyi obtained a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Madras Christian College in 1976, followed by a master’s degree in business administration from the Indian ..... Read More

Niraj Antani loses US Congress bid in Ohio

Ohio’s Indian American Republican State Senator Niraj Antani faced defeat in his bid for the US House of Representatives from the second Congressional District during the party primary. He was among 11 candidates vying to succeed retiring Rep. Brad Wenstrup. Antani secured 1,497 votes, placing him 10th with 1.8% of the total votes, according to The New York Times. Despite the setback, Antani plans to fulfill his Senate term until December 21. Expressing gratitude to his supporters, Antani conceded the race to David Taylor and extended his we ..... Read More

India adds 50% funds to ongoing Sri Lanka projects

Amidst the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s ongoing financial crisis, India has pledged to alleviate the strain caused by the sharp increase in construction costs by providing up to 50 percent additional funding for development projects in the country. This decision was formalized through diplomatic exchanges between the High Commissioner of India, Santosh Jha, and Secretary of the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing, W.S. Sathyananda, who signed and exchanged official letters on Thursday. Specifically, the Indian government has committed to pr ..... Read More

Swami Brahmaviharidas Expresses Gratitude to Prime Minister Modi

On behalf of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the entire BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, and the community at large of the UAE, Swami Brahmaviharidas met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at his residence.. Swami Brahmaviharidas expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister, presenting him with a garland that had been specially blessed by His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, accompanied by special prayers from His Holiness for the Prime Minister’s health, well-being and for him to lead India for many more years to come. Swami Brahmavih ..... Read More

Thailand’s Buddhist community expresses gratitude to PM Modi for bringing Buddha relics to Thailand

Member Parliament, IMF Convenor & Chandigarh University Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu along with Indian diaspora while participating during the Sadhbhavana event at Bangkok, Thailand Celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s impactful leadership over the last decade, the Thai-Indian Community has recognized India’s evolution into a formidable force on the global stage. Under PM Modi’s guidance, India has not only become a prominent player in the Indo-Pacific region but has also fortified the age-old religious and cultural connections w ..... Read More

Millennials from India will dominate worldwide buy-to-let markets

Survey results published by Housearch, a leading online platform for residential property searches globally, reveal that young Indian investors are now leading the pack in international markets for buy-to-let residential properties, outpacing foreign investors from other countries. Utilizing a mix of its website analytics and external data, Housearch’s recent blog post unveils a rising trend of Indian investors, particularly those aged between 24 and 40, becoming increasingly dominant in the buy-to-let sector of real estate in key global citi ..... Read More

The capture of a pirate ship demonstrates India’s world-class special forces

The Indian Navy’s recent successful operation to free a commercial vessel, MV Ruen, from pirates near the coast of Somalia highlights the advanced capabilities of India’s military forces, comparable to the elite forces globally, according to experts. During the nearly two-day-long anti-piracy mission, the navy successfully rescued 17 crew members without any casualties and detained numerous pirates. The operation showcased a comprehensive deployment, including a navy destroyer, patrol ships, an Indian Air Force C-17 for airdropping marine c ..... Read More

India’s FY24 gas consumption hits record high: CareEdge

A report by CareEdge Ratings indicates that India’s reduced dependence on imported LNG, declining from 53% in FY21 to around 45% by FY26, is attributed to increased domestic natural gas production. Despite challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions affecting imported LNG prices, India aims to elevate natural gas’s share in its energy mix to 15% by 2030. Over the past three years, approximately 30 MMSCMD of new domestic natural gas production has been introduced, with an additional 15 MMSCMD expected by FY25. This foc ..... Read More